§2067. Lights
1. Display of headlights. A vehicle located on a way must be equipped with headlights as described in section 1904. The headlights must be illuminated:
A. During the period from sunset to sunrise; [PL 2015, c. 51, §1 (AMD).]
B. At any time when, due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions, including, but not limited to, rain, freezing rain, fog or snow, persons or vehicles on the way are not discernible for a distance of 1,000 feet ahead; and [PL 1997, c. 249, §1 (NEW).]
C. At any time when windshield wipers are in constant use. [PL 1997, c. 249, §1 (NEW).]
This subsection does not apply to a vehicle that is parked or standing off the main traveled portion of the way.
[PL 2015, c. 51, §1 (AMD).]
2. Dimming. When a vehicle equipped with multiple-beam road lights approaches an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet or follows a vehicle within 300 feet, the operator shall dim the headlights or switch to a low beam and shall turn off a fog light allowed by section 1909-A, unless the fog light was installed by the vehicle manufacturer at the time the vehicle was originally manufactured.
[PL 2003, c. 340, §8 (AMD).]
3. Parking or standing. Unless a municipal ordinance specifically provides otherwise, a vehicle may not be parked or stand on or beside the left-hand side of a way during the times when lighted lamps are required in a manner that its lights project in the direction of oncoming traffic.
[PL 2001, c. 360, §11 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 115, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 249, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 653, §9 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 360, §11 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 340, §8 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 51, §1 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Subchapter 1: RULES OF THE ROAD
29-A §2054. Emergency and auxiliary lights; sirens; privileges
29-A §2055. Animals on a public way
29-A §2057. Traffic-control devices
29-A §2057-A. Preemptive traffic light devices prohibited
29-A §2060. Turning at intersections
29-A §2061. Riding in trailers
29-A §2063. Bicycles, roller skis, toy vehicles and scooters
29-A §2063-A. Electric personal assistive mobility devices
29-A §2064. No coasting on grade in neutral
29-A §2065. Driving over fire hose
29-A §2066. Following too closely
29-A §2069. Authority to remove an improperly parked vehicle; vehicles used in commission of a crime
29-A §2070. Passing another vehicle
29-A §2071. Turning and signals
29-A §2073. Authority to regulate speeds
29-A §2075. Other speed regulations
29-A §2076. Railroad or grade crossings
29-A §2079-A. Excessive sound system noise
29-A §2080. Operation of all-terrain and off-road vehicles
29-A §2081. Use of safety seat belts and child restraint systems
29-A §2083. Protective headgear
29-A §2084. Bicycles and scooters
29-A §2085. Designated no-passing zones in residential areas
29-A §2086. Riding in trunk prohibited (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 2085)
29-A §2087. Transporting dogs in open vehicle regulated (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 2085)
29-A §2089. Operation of low-speed vehicles
29-A §2089-A. Operation of autocycles (REPEALED)
29-A §2089-B. Operation of autocycles
29-A §2090. Antique vehicles (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 2089)
29-A §2091. Control of vehicular traffic at emergency scenes